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Passage of House Bill 1217
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government, Press Releases,
Date posted Mar 6

Olympia, WA - Tonight, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Second Substitute House Bill 1217 by a vote of 53-42. The vote was...

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Smart Housing Solutions WA
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 4

Washington is facing a housing crisis but rent stabilization—rent control—isn't the solution; it's a simplistic response to a complex...

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BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 26

The RHAPAC works diligently throughout the year to vet and support candidates who we believe share in our mission to be able to provide plentiful...

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Thank You for Showing Up & Being Involved
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 25

As we continue our fight in the 2025 Legislative Session, I wanted to highlight that our members have demonstrated an unprecedented level of...

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Washington Supreme Court Sides with RHAWA: Major Victory for Housing Providers in Housing Authority
Posted In: Advocacy, Policy News,
Date posted Feb 25

In a significant legal victory for rental housing providers, the Washington State Supreme Court has agreed with RHAWA’s position that the...

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First Month of Legislative Session
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 24

Well, it was an extremely busy first month of session. The Empire Strikes Back with Rent Control as the Rebellion of the Rental Housing Association...

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YOUR SUPPORT BUILDS STRONG CONNECTIONS
Posted In: Fundraising, Government,
Date posted Feb 19

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UNITED WE STAND, TOGETHER WE DEFEND
Posted In: Advocacy, Fundraising, Government,
Date posted Feb 17

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is your shield and spear against unjust laws and government overreach. Like Spartans in battle, we stand strong to...

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RHAWA PRE-FILED BILL LINEUP 2025
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 10

As an association, we understand that lawmakers are looking for solutions to Washington’s housing issues, and we want to help them understand...

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Navigating Challenges: Housing Providers Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Pressures & Rent Control
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 3

In November 2024, RHAWA conducted an extensive survey aimed at small housing providers, uncovering significant concerns around the future of rental...

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ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Posted In: Advocacy, Government, Policy News,
Date posted Jan 20

With the upcoming inauguration of both a new Trump Administration and a new Washington State Governor in (WHY IN) Bob Ferguson, the housing and...

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Local Rental Housing Regulation Watch - January 2025
Posted In: Advocacy, Government, Policy News,
Date posted Jan 17

—— SPOKANE OverviewThe Spokane City Council has passed the rental registry ordinance (C36576). This ordinance introduces additional...

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